Operator Lead, Production

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Manufacturing & ProductionProduction Associate

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Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute complex aseptic processing tasks, including setup, sterilization, formulation, filling, lyophilization, per work instructions,

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Manufacturing & ProductionProduction Associate

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease.

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

As Operator Lead, Production, you will assume a senior Operator role within the aseptic manufacturing team. This position combines expert technical knowledge with leadership skills to oversee complex processes, mentor teams, and ensure the highest standards of sterility, quality, and compliance are met.

Responsibilities

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→High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational education is preferred.
→4+ years experience working in the pharmaceutical/biopharma/biotech industry and within aseptic clean room environments.
→Proficient in aseptic techniques, cleanroom protocols, cGMP, and regulatory requirements.
→Mastery in operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining advanced aseptic processing equipment.
→Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, develop, and inspire operators at various experience levels.
→Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation skills.
→Proficiency in analyzing complex process data, deviations, and implementing corrective actions.
→Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
→Flexibility to work in shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as per production schedules

Requirements

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Meet minimal visual acuity requirements necessary for quality assessments in a production or packaging environment.
Be able to be medically cleared to wear full-face tight-fitting respirator based on OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard.
Extended periods of standing, repetitive tasks, and working within a controlled aseptic environment.
Lifting, bending, and reaching to handle equipment, materials, and products.
Wearing mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gowns, gloves, masks, goggles, and respiratory protection as required.

At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry’s most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy.

What We Offer

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At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $[000,000] to $[000,000], which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount paid may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education and primary work location. If hired to work 2nd shift in this role, the pay differential will be 10%. Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of sales commissions - payouts are based on individual and geography/company performance.

Benefits for this role include: comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees; a 401k plan and company match; short and long-term disability coverage; basic life insurance; wellness benefits; reimbursement for certain tuition expenses; sick time frontloaded yearly of 40 hours, or higher if state or local law requires; vacation time for full time employees to accrue between 112.5 and 150 hours yearly in the first four (4) years of employment, and additional accruals starting in the fifth (5th) year of employment; and 12 to 13 paid holidays per year. We are proud to offer 20 weeks of paid parental leave, learn more about the parental leave offering in our benefits package here. For roles that are not field-based, Ferring has a hybrid work policy that is four days in the office, with the option to work one day remotely.

Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Join our team and your voice will be heard, and your contributions will be valued. If you love to come up with new ways to make a positive difference and see them through, you will fit right in.

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability/Protected Veterans). We maintain a drug-free workplace.

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